2015 VISITORS GUIDE
K A N S A S
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Unexpected Things to do in Emporia PAGE 6
World Class Sports PAGE 8
Founding City of Veterans Day PAGE 16
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CONTENTS
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Emporia is a small city with a big heart nestled in the beautiful Kansas Flint Hills. We want to share with you all the things that make our corner of the world special. Look for all things “Made in Emporia” throughout the Guide. Welcome to our city!
RECREATION
10 Things to do in Emporia..............................................6 Home Grown Sports...........................................................8 Kid Friendly Favorites......................................................10 Active Things to Do........................................................... 11 Parks.........................................................................................12
CULTURE
Art, Music, Theatre & Museums...................................14 Made in Emporia: Veterans Day..................................16
HISTORY
Our Past, Historic Homes and Sites...........................18 Made in Emporia: Author William A. White...........19
SHOPPING Shop Downtown Emporia............................................. 20 Locally Made Products....................................................22 Plan a Shopping Trip........................................................ 24
EAT, SLEEP & MEET
Lodging............................................ 31 Event Venues................................. 33 Unique Local Dining................... 34 Chain Restaurants....................... 37
THE FLINT HILLS
Outdoor Things to Do............... 38. Tour the Flint Hills........................40 Neighboring Communities...... 41
OTHER HELPFUL INFO
Community Services.................. 50 Maps................................................... 28 This guide is designed and printed in Emporia, Kansas! Concept and Design by IM Design Group • 620-343-3909 • imdesigngroup.com Printed by Chester Press, Inc.* • 620-342-8792 • chesterpressinc.com Photos: Cover photo ©Eric Benjamin. Council Grove by Harold Gaston, disc golfers by Phil Edwardson, prairie fire by Larry Schwarm, Madison by The Emporia Gazette. All other images ©IM Design Group, 2012.
Disclaimer
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce, a Not for Profit 501 © (6) association, and the Emporia Convention & Visitors Bureau, a tax supported government entity, provides this information as a service for Emporia. We have made every effort to make sure that the information is accurate and current. However, we cannot and do not warrant that the information furnished to us is correct nor completely without errors. No part of the publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including a photocopy, recording, or any information retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and the Emporia Convention & Visitors Bureau. COPYRIGHT© 2015 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Emporia Convention & Visitors Bureau.
* Chamber Members throughout are denoted with an asterisk.
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OUR TOWN
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Unexpected Things to do in Emporia
With our vibrant downtown, unique shopping, and world class events, there is plenty to do in Emporia. From handmade arts to craft beers, from live music to inspiring cuisine, to the stunning Flint Hills, there is always something happening. Come and enjoy it.
DISCOVER ADVENTURE
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Explore hundreds of miles of gravel
roads and scenic vistas on your bike as you ride the Flint Hills
Play Disc Golf on some of the country’s best courses or watch the PDGA National Tour event, the Glass Blown Open Visit the David Traylor Zoo and experience exotic animals and lush botanicals in a beautifully landscaped setting Hike miles of trails through one of the last remnants of the tallgrass prairie at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
HONORING THE UNEXPECTED
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Honor all our veterans at the All Veterans Memorial in the Founding city of Veterans Day Commemorate the educators that have lost their lives while working with their students at the Memorial to Fallen Educators Visit the National Teachers Hall of Fame, which was founded as a tribute to our nation’s most important profession
THE TASTE OF EMPORIA
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Have a pint of craft beer brewed at Radius Brewing Company
Buy freshly brewed coffee at Granada Coffee Company
Stop by the Sweet Granada for gourmet chocolates and fresh homemade fudge
Home Grown Sports
From the Dirty Kanza 200, a grueling gravel grinding bike race through the Flint Hills, to the Glass Blown Open, a PDGA National Tour tournament, Emporia is home to unique and unconventional sports. Come train year-round on our rugged roads and trails, or our world-class disc golf courses.
THE DIRTY KANZA 200 May 30, 2015 • dirtykanza200.com
The Dirty Kanza 200 is a grueling, 18 hour, 200 mile bike race though the Flint Hills! Named one of the top endurance races in the world by Velo Magazine, 1,500 cyclists from across the nation and a few foreign countries descend on Emporia for this event. Bike riders endure blistering sun, steep hills and rough trails. Only the toughest will finish. Watch the riders take off, follow along at the checkpoints, and don’t miss the huge finish line party in downtown Emporia.
Did you know... With hundreds of miles of roads and trails, Emporia and the Flint Hills is the perfect spot for endurance riders to train year-round.
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Dirty Kansas 200
VETERAN CITY ROLLERS veterancityrollers.com for schedules
A group of Emporia ladies who love to skate started the Veteran City Roller Derby Team in 2012. Go watch a bout; a portion of the proceeds supports local charities.
THE GLASS BLOWN OPEN April 28-May 3, 2015 • dynamicdiscs.com
One of the PDGA National Tour Elite Series tournaments, the Glass Blown Open is one of the nations biggest disc golf tournaments! The event was started by Emporians Eric McCabe and Gabe Werly in 2003. Over 400 disc golfers compete on local courses, and winners receive glass blown trophies. The tournament kicks off with a downtown block party.
Home to several premier disc golf courses, Emporia hosted the 2013 World Junior and Amateur Disc Golf Championship.
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Kid Friendly Favorites GO TO THE ZOO! David Traylor Zoo of Emporia*
75 Soden Rd • 620-341-4365 • emporiazoo.org See bald eagles, lemurs, prairie dogs, mountain lion, birds, lush botanicals, water features and more. Open daily 10 am to 4:30 pm. Extended hours Memorial Day thru Labor Day. (FREE)
TAKE A MINIATURE TRAIN RIDE Soden’s Grove Park S Commercial at River • 620-341-4360 emporiasertoma.org
Next door to the zoo, the Sertoma miniature train circulates through Soden’s Grove Park. Hop aboard Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday evenings or Thursday mornings, May though September. (50 CENTS)
HIT THE PLAYGROUND Peter Pan Park S Congress & S West Sts
Kids will love the playground at this historic park. Also features a fishing pond, amphitheater, disc golf course, horse shoes, tennis courts, ball diamonds, White Memorial & war monument. Shelters, grills, and restrooms available. (To Reserve Shelters, 620-341-4365)
VISIT THE CAMPUS MUSEUMS Schmidt Museum of Natural History
1320 Merchant St, ESU Science Hall Room 43 620-341-5311 • 8 am-5 pm, M-F when classes are in session 600 taxidermy mounts of birds, mammals, reptiles, & fish. (FREE)
Johnston Geology Museum
1320 Merchant St, ESU Science Hall Room 106 620-341-5330 • 8 am-5 pm, M-F when classes are in session Geology specimens, fossils, early stone Native American artifacts, mastodon tusks, and a mosasaur skeleton. (FREE)
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Active Things to Do SWIMMING Jones Aquatic Center
4202 W 18th Ave • 620-340-6400 • emporiarec.org Water slides, lazy river, zero-depth entry. Open daily Memorial Day to mid-August.
BOWLING Flint Hills Lanes*
1519 W 6th Ave • 620-343-2695
SKATING & SKATEBOARDING Rollers Skating Rink 701 Graham • 620-342-3322
Southwest Santa Fe Skateboard Park South Ave & West St
GOLF Emporia Municipal Golf Course 1133 S Hwy 99 • 620-343-5610
Grass greens, 18-hole, pro-shop with meeting room, driving range. Club and cart rental. Tee times suggested for weekends and holidays. Open daily at 7 am. 6 miles south of Emporia.
GO CARTS, MINI GOLF & BATTING CAGES Emporia Family Fun Center 1004 E 12th Ave • 620-343-2438
Open March through November, 10 am–9 pm.
DISC GOLF Jones Park
South of 24th Ave between Prairie & Lincoln Sts
Peter Pan Park
S Congress & S West Sts
Reading City Park 613 First St
Olpe Jones Park W Santa Fe St
INDOOR SPORTS Lee Beran Recreation Center*
313 W 4th Ave • 620-340-6300 • emporiarec.org Indoor pool, fitness room, track, full gym, handball, and exercise classes.
HIKING & BIKING TRAILS Camp Alexander
1785 Rd P5 • 620-342-1386 • campalexander.org Open daily to the public, 3 miles East of Emporia on old US Hwy 50.
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Parks
Emporia has 18 neighborhood parks. See the map on page 26 for locations, or visit emporia-kansas.gov to reserve a park and get detailed information.
OUR FAVORITES For a peaceful walk, visit C of E Park (map C6), and get a stunning view of the Tudor Gothic style architecture of the former College of Emporia. Take the kids to Peter Pan Park (map E7), which has a topnotch disc golf course, playground, pond, horseshoes, civil war monument, and memorial of William Allen White. Kids can view a Santa Fe Train and caboose at historic Fremont Park (map E8). Jones Park (map A6) has over 70 acres to explore, and is well known for its disc golf course. Jones Park has a playground, horseshoes, and ponds. Hammond Park (map B8) offers tennis and basketball courts. Don’t miss Soden’s Grove Park (map F8), nestled along the Cottonwood River. The east side of the park includes a baseball field, David Traylor Zoo, and the Sertoma miniature train. On the west side across Commercial Street, is the All Veterans Memorial. Fishing is allowed at the stone bridge over the river.
TRAVELING WITH A PET? Visit Buck Fund Dog Park (map A4). Meet some new friends and give Fido room to run off-leash in secure play areas.
ESU Hornet Sports Visit esuhornets.com for schedules & tickets. Emporia State University is home of the Hornets! Get ready to tailgate and cheer on the 2012 Kanza Bowl Football Champions at Welch Stadium, catch a basketball game at White Auditorium, or baseball at Trusler Sports complex.
ESU Homecoming Celebration Annually in October •
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CULTURE
THEATRE & LIVE MUSIC The Granada Theatre*
807 Commercial St • 620-342-3342 emporiagranada.com The Granada Theatre hosts movies, plays, live music, weddings, meetings, and parties.
Emporia State University Theatre*
1301 Market St • 620-341-6378 emporia.edu/theatre Performances year-round, enjoys a nationally-known reputation.
Emporia State University Music Department* 120 E 12th Ave • 620-341-6378 • emporia.edu/theatre Symphony orchestra, community chorus and more.
Emporia Municipal Band Free summer concerts in a Norman Rockwell setting at Fremont Park.
Brickyard 20 Ale House
402 Merchant St • 913-624-1110 • brickyard20alehouse.com 20,000 sq. ft, open-air courtyard, and 3 separates stages for live music and events.
UNIQUE MUSEUMS National Teachers Hall of Fame*
1701 Morse Dr, ESU Visser Hall 620-341-5660 • nthf.org Founded in 1989 as a tribute to our nation’s most important profession – teaching. Five teachers inducted yearly, and portraits of all inductees on display Monday through Friday.
Memorial to Fallen Educators
12 W 18th Ave, ESU campus, next to One Room School Museum This memorial commemorates educators who lost their lives while working with students.
GALLERIES Emporia Arts Center*
815 Commercial St • 620‑343‑6473 emporiaksarts.org Emporia Arts Center features fine art exhibits with purchases encouraged. Performances and art classes for all ages. Tuesday–Friday 10 am–6 pm & Saturday 10 am–3 pm.
Eppink & Gilson Art Galleries
1301 Market St, ESU King Hall View student and faculty work from 8 am-5 pm, when classes are in session.
MURALS & SCULPTURES “Just a Taste” Bronze Sculpture 110 E 6th Ave, in front of the Library
“Day and Night Jazz” Mural by Josh Finley
700 block of Merchant St, on the back wall of Flint Hills Music
“Our Flag Was Still There” Mural by Marilyn Dailey 11th Ave & Commercial St
“Spring in the Flint Hills” Mural by Stan Herd & Louis Copt 6th Ave and Merchant St
Emporia State University*
1 Kellogg Circle See sculptures of our mascot, Corky the Hornet, fountain and sunken garden in front of Plumb Hall, and sculptures around the campus.
Prairie Passage
Lyon Co. Fairgrounds, W US Hwy 50 & Industrial Rd Walk among these chiseled pylons reflective of Emporia’s past. Pylons range from 10 to 15 feet and weigh 5 to 9 tons.
Annual Culture Events
St. David’s Day Concert - March, 620-343-9434 St. Patty’s Day Parade - March, 620-343-7031 The Taste - April, 620-340-6430 Cinco de Mayo - May, 344-5430 National Teachers Hall of Fame Induction June, 620-341-5660 Municipal Band Concerts June and July, 620-342-4553 Brown Bag Concerts - June and July, 620-340-6464 Fiesta - September, 620-342-5293 Christmas Parade - December, 620-342-1600
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Emporia is the Official Founding City of Veteran’s Day! Emporia celebrated the first Veterans Day in 1953, just before congress made it a National Holiday in 1954. The idea came from Emporian Alvin J. King, who suggested the renaming of Armistice Day. Emporia Congressman Ed Rees and president Dwight D. Eisenhower, also of Kansas, took the final steps to create this reverent holiday. For over 65 years, Emporia has paid special homage to all Veterans. Our Veterans Tribute Celebration in November culminates with a parade and memorial service. In 2011, Emporia was honored to be a top 6 finalist in Rand McNally’s “Most Patriotic City” contest. VETERANS MONUMENTS All Veterans Memorial
933 S Commercial St, 620-342-1803 or 800-279-3730 Features a World War II M-4A6 Sherman army tank, Vietnam Veteran Memorial with Huey Helicopter, USS Oliver Hazard Perry anchor, and Purple Heart Memorial. Daylight to 11 pm.
Civil War Veterans Monument Fremont Park, 4th Ave & Union St
Civil War Veterans Monument
Maplewood & Memorial Lawn Cemeteries 2000 Prairie St
Mexican-American World War II Veterans Memorial St. Catherine’s Church, 205 S Lawrence St
Spanish-American War Memorial
Peter Pan Park, S Neosho St & Kansas Ave
Annual Veterans Events
All Veterans Tribute Celebration - Nov, 620-342-1803 • Parade, talent show, art exhibit, Quilts of Valor, Freedom Fest Run/Ride, check visitemporia.com for full schedules
Lyon County Historical Museum 118 E 6th Ave • 620-340-6310
Lyon County Research Center & Archives
225 E 6th Ave • 620-340-6320
Richard Howe House & Welsh Farmstead
315 E Logan Ave • 620-340-6314
F O T R A P E M BECO
Y R O T S HI Moving Soon to a New Location! 709 Commercial
lyoncountyhistoricalsociety.org
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HISTORY
Our Story Described as “the loveliest site in the world for a town,” Emporia was founded by five men from Lawrence in 1857, when Kansas was still a territory battling over slavery. The town charter prohibited gambling and the sale of liquor, making Emporia the first prohibition town in the world, 61 years before National Prohibition. Touting a squeaky clean image and free-state values, Emporia sprang up quickly. By the 1880s, Emporia had established a teacher’s college and was a thriving railroad and ranching hub. Several of our intact downtown buildings date to this time period. Historic Downtown Emporia
300-1200 block of Commercial St Recently designated as a Historic District, downtown Emporia is the place to go for local nightlife, cuisine, coffee, antiques and boutiques. Many architectural features of our historic buildings have been retained or are in the process of restoration.
Lyon County Historical Museum* 118 E 6th Ave • 620‑340‑6310 • lyoncountyhistoricalsociety.org Moving soon to a new location at 709 Commercial St This former Carnegie library houses over 150,000 artifacts, as well as a model train exhibit and gift shop with Kansas and local items. Open Tuesday thru Saturday.
Lyon County Research Center & Archives* 225 E 6th Ave • 620‑340‑6320 • osprey.net/~lycoarciv Explore Lyon County history or genealogy. Research assistants available. Open Tuesday thru Friday.
Annual History Events
Vintage Baseball Games at Howe House - September, 620-340-6314 Downtown Haunted Tours - October, 620-340-6430 Sundays on the Porch at WAW House - June and Sept, 620-342-2800 Sundays on the Site at WAW House - February, 620-342-2800
Historic Homes HOWE HOUSE & WELSH FARMSTEAD 315 E Logan Ave, 620‑340‑6314 lyoncountyhistoricalsociety.org Built in 1867 by a Welsh immigrant stone-mason, this historic limestone home is one of the oldest in Emporia, and features original architecture and furnishings. Info and tours by appointment.
President Herbert Hoover (left) with William Allen White in Emporia
William Allen White & The Emporia Gazette Known as the “Sage of Emporia,” legendary author William Allen White (1868-1944) created a newspaper that brought Emporia national attention. With White’s fiery political essays, The Emporia Gazette set the standard for journalistic excellence in the 20th century. White was voted as one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas Famous People (8wonders.org).
The Emporia Gazette & Museum* 517 Merchant St • 620‑342‑4800 • emporiagazette.com Purchased in 1895 by William Allen White and still operated by the 4th generation of the White family. A small museum houses old newspaper equipment.
William Allen White Bust & Memorial SE of lake at S Rural St & Randolph Ave Bust of WAW dedicated in 1950 by President Herbert Hoover. Includes White’s moving essay “Mary White” in remembrance of his daughter who was killed in a horseback riding accident.
William Lindsay White Memorial 6th Ave & Merchant St, in White Memorial Park Bust of William L. White (1900‑1973), son of William A. White and also an author, with selections of writings by the two men.
WILLIAM A. WHITE HOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE 927 Exchange St, 620-342-2800 The historic White residence is known for its famous guests including five U.S. Presidents. Furnishings and memorabilia portray the world travels and writings of White and his son, William Lindsay (1900-1973), both nationally prominent writers and journalists. Thurs-Sat, 11 am-5 pm, Apr-Oct.
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SHOP HISTORIC DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL STREET Whether you are looking for that perfect gift, unique piece of art, or inspiring cuisine, you’ll find what you’re looking for in one of the unique shops in historic downtown Emporia. Browse our local stores, galleries and restaurants and take home a piece of Emporia. AKA The Sports Fan*
524 Commercial St • 620-341-9934 • aka.logomall.com
Bath Expressions by Burnap*
722 Commercial St • 620-342-2645 burnapbathexpressions.com • burnapbros@sbcglobal.net
Commercial Street Diner*
614 Commercial St • 620-343-9866 Voted best breakfast in the Flint Hills! 4 years running!
Designs by Sharon Florist
703 Commercial St • 620-342-6868 designsbysharonflorist.com
Emporia Farmers Market*
May-Oct at Merchant & 7th Ave Parking Lot Nov-April, Indoor Market Calendar at emporiafarmersmarket.org
Navrat’s Office Products*
728 Mechanic St • 620-342-2092 • navrats.com Apparel, embroidery, printing, furniture and promotional items
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt*
1114 Commercial • 620-208-5323 Monday-Saturday Noon-10 pm • Sunday Noon-9 pm
Studio 11 Boutique
606 Commercial • 620-343-3011 Studio11boutique.com
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Made in Emporia and the Flint Hills Many artists, craftsmen, and entrepreneurs have set up shop in Emporia. Go home with a unique, locally made gift! SWEETS Sweet Granada Chocolate Cafe* 803 Commercial St • 620-342-9600 • sweetgranada.com Featured in Food Network Magazine & Kansas Magazine. Specializing in fresh fudge and fine handmade chocolates.
Hostess Twinkies Twinkies are back in production right here in Emporia at the Hostess Flagship plant and can be purchased at our local grocers! Come for Twinkie Fest on July 18, 2015.
CRAFT BEER Radius Brewing Company 610 Merchant St • 620-208-HOPS • radiusbrewing.com Radius Brewing Company not only features its own local brews, but also a full menu with many locallysourced ingredients.
Annual Shopping Events Flinthills Mall Sidewalk Sale - January & July, 620-342-4631 Fabulous Finds on Hwy 99 - Yardsales - September, 620-340-6430 Great American Market - September, 620-340-6430 Black Friday and Small Business Saturday - November Downtown Midnight Madness - December and July, 620-340-6430
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ART Studio 11 Boutique 606 Commercial St • 620-343-3011 • studio11boutique.com All things funky, junky, recycled, and handmade! 80 local artists selling jewelry, mosaics, clothing, furniture and reconditioned vintage pieces.
Emporia Arts Center Gift Shop* 815 Commercial St • 620‑343‑6473 emporiaksarts.org Blown glass, photography, paintings and prints by local artists.
Tallgrass Art & Frame 615 Commercial St • 620‑342‑2008 Flint Hills artists’ and photographers’ prints and framed art.
Prairie PastTimes 220 1/2 Broadway in Cottonwood Falls • 620-273-6003 prairiepasttimes.com 20 minutes from Emporia via Highways 50 and 177. This artist’s co-op features blown glass, metalwork, woodwork, quilts, music, pottery and more. All pieces are created by Flint Hills artists.
HONEY, CIDER, & LOCAL FARM FARE The Orchard 1128 Kansas Hwy 99 • 620-343-8480 The Orchard grows a variety of fruit, plus local honey and cider.
Emporia Farmer’s Market* 7th & Merchant (May-Oct) • 6th & Constitution (Nov-Apr) Fruits, veggies, eggs, baked goods, plants, seeds, crafts and more.
SPECIALTY SMOKED MEATS Fanestil’s 620-342-6354 • fanestils.com Smoked turkey, ham, bacon, brats, summer sausage and more. Available at area grocery stores, or order online for full selection.
FURNITURE C & J Woodworks 615 Graham (workshop) 620-342-2842 • candjwoodworks.com Handcrafted, solid wood furniture in beautiful arts & crafts style, or made to order.
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Studio 11 Boutique
Plan a shopping trip! Hit Commercial Street in downtown Emporia for local specialty shops, or visit the northwest area along Industrial Road for brand name shopping. GO ANTIQUING Poehler Mercantile Antique Mall
301 Commercial St • 620-341-9092 Also home to ESU Athletic Museum.
Dalton Gang Antique Mall
502 S Commercial St • 620‑342‑9217
Paper Moon Antiques*
317 Commercial St • 620-412-2759
GET CRAFTY Plum Bazaar 615 Commercial St • 620‑342‑6607 Hobbies, crafts and beads.
WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP High Gear Cyclery & E-Town Skateboards 520 Commercial St • 620‑342‑4977 • ridehighgear.com Everything you need to ride the Dirty Kanza 200. Cycling sales and repair, plus skate boards, clothing, shoes, and Oakleys.
Dynamic Discs* 912 Commercial St • 620-208-3472 • dynamicdiscs.com Gear up for Emporia’s national and world disc competitions!
REDECORATE Bath Expressions by Burnap*
722 Commercial St • 620‑342‑2645 Bath accessories, home accents and gifts.
Amish Woodworks* 2910 W Hwy 50 Suite D • 620-208-7433 • amishwoodwork.com High quality Amish built products including indoor and outdoor furniture, swing sets, yard art, pictures, plaques, and more!
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COWBOY UP Bluestem Farm & Ranch Supply* 2611 W US Hwy 50 • 620‑342‑5502 bluestemfarmandranch.com Where real cowboys and city folk shop in the spirit of the Flint Hills! Featuring a wall of 15,000 pairs of jeans, cowboy boots, and a variety of cowboy hats and chaps.
Jim’s Cowboy Shop
312 Commercial St • 620‑342‑4176 Western wear, cowboy boots and leather repair.
John Deere Prairie Land Partners
1744 Rd F • 620-342-5000 • prairielandpartners.com John Deere clothing and products, including a wall of toys for little ones who love tractors and trucks.
SHOP WITH THE GIRLS Junque Drawer Emporium*
624 Commercial St • 620-208-9999 • junquedrawerstudio.com Gifts, cards, jewelry and decor.
Little Red Rooster
829 1/2 Commercial St • 620-412-9603 Purses, decor, costume jewelry, and handcrafted items.
Kari’s Diamonds & Bridal* 1015 Industrial • 620‑342‑3899 Custom & designer jewelry, gowns, bridal, jewelry & watch repair.
Rhinestones and Rust* 618 Merchant • 620-280-7800 Refurbished antique and vintage furniture.
Forget Me Not Productions
509 Commercial St • 620-342-6800 Quaint country decor, florals, accents, and more.
We’re there when you need us. Emergency Health Care 24/7
Express Care
An affiliate of Newman Regional Health
2720 W. 15th Ave. (Flinthills Mall) • Emporia, KS 620-343-STAT(7828) newmanrh.org/Services/ExpressCare
Newman Regional Health Emergency Department
1201 W. 12th Ave. (Main Campus) • Emporia, KS 620-343-6800 newmanrh.org/Services/Emergency
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More stores by category BOOKS
Town Crier Bookstore*
716 Commercial St, 620‑343‑9649
ESU Bookstore*
1331 Market, Memorial Union, 620-341-5214
HEALTH FOOD Nature’s Paradise
1511 W 6th Ave, 620‑342‑3166
HUNTING & OUTDOOR The Gun Den 708 Commercial St, 620‑342‑0711
Hideaway Gun Shop 1154 S Hwy 99, 620‑481-3174
JEWELRY Stanley Jewelry* 619 Commercial St, 620‑342‑2932
Riddles Jewelry*
PERSONALIZED ITEMS & GIFTS Complete Works*
610 Commercial St, 620-342-2948 Awards, custom engraving and gifts.
Studio 50-4
504 Commercial St, 815-403-1830 Boutique clothing, shoes and accessories.
Nikki B’s Custom Embroidery
616 Commercial St, 620‑342-7794 Custom embroidery, personalized items, ESU and K-State licensed.
Second Love Gift Store*
706 Commercial St, 620‑342‑1819 Gifts, collectibles, décor & handwork.
Lucky U Treasures
623 Commercial St, 620-794-6788 Clothing, decor, and second-hand goods
1632 Industrial Rd, 620-341-9006
PARTY
MEXICAN GOODS
Julie’s Paper & Party Supply
Maria’s Mexican/American Imports
22 Commercial St, 620‑343‑2972 Mexican goods, music & figurines.
Mi Rumba
1103 Commercial St, 620‑342‑7921 Wilton cake and candy supplies plus paper and party goods.
PETS
L & L Pets*
124 Commercial St, 620‑343‑8800 Mexican goods, clothing, & household.
621 Commercial St, 620‑343-3398
MUSIC
524 Commercial St, 620-341-9934 Collegiate wear & merchandise.
Flint Hills Music
715 Commercial St, 620‑342‑4553 Musical instruments, printed music, recording studio & PA rental.
SPORTSWEAR AKA The Sports Fan*
Hibbett Sports 1632 Industrial Rd, 620-340-0414
Mikes’s Sporting Goods*
507 Commercial, 620-343-6271
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HOTELS & MOTELS
1. America’s Best Inn & Suites, 3181 W US Hwy 50................................C3 2. Best Western Hospitality House*, 3021 W US Hwy 50...................C3 3. Budget Host Inn, 1830 E US Hwy 50...................................................... D12 4. Candlewood Suites*, 2602 Candlewood Dr......................................... A4 5. Comfort Inn*, 2836 W 18th Ave...................................................................B4 6. Days Inn, 3032 W US Hwy 50......................................................................C3 7. Econolodge, 2511 W 18th Ave........................................................................B4 8. La Quinta, 2930 Eaglecrest Dr.....................................................................B4 9. GuestHouse Inn & Conference Center*, 2700 W 18th Ave...........B4 10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites*, 3007 W 18th........................................B3 11. Quality Inn & Suites, 2921 W 18th Ave......................................................B4 12. Emporia Extended Stay, 3183 W US Hwy 50.......................................C3 13. Motel 6, 2630 W 18th Ave...............................................................................B4 14. Super 8*, 2913 W US Hwy 50....................................................................... D4
CAMPGROUNDS
15. Dieker Sales & Overnight Camping, 1521 Rd 175, exit 135 on I-35.........C13 16. Emporia RV Park & Campground, 4601 W US Hwy 50...................C1
SHOPPING DISTRICTS
Downtown Emporia.................................................................................................D8 Emporia West Plaza, Industrial Rd between 12th & 15th Aves............C4 Flinthills Mall*, Industrial Rd between 15th & 18th Aves.........................B4 Wal-Mart Supercenter*, 2301 Industrial Rd................................................. A4
SCHOOLS
Emporia High School, 3302 W 18th Ave, 620-341-2365........................B3 Emporia State University*, 1 Kellogg Circle, 620-341-1200..................C8 Flint Hills Technical College*, 3301 W 18th Ave, 620-343-4600......B3
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EMPORIA CHAMBER & VISITORS BUREAU
719 Commercial St................................................................see downtown inset
HOSPITAL & PUBLIC HEALTH
Newman Regional Health*, 1201 W 12th Ave...............................................C6 Flint Hills Community Health Center*, 420 W 15th Ave.......................C7 Express Care, 2720 W 15th Ave..........................................................................C4
POINTS OF INTEREST
All Veterans Memorial, 933 S Commercial St............................................. F8 Bowyer Community Building, 2700 W Hwy 50....................................... D4 Camp Alexander, 1785 Rd P5............................................................................ C13 David Traylor Zoo,* S Commercial St & Soden Rd................................... F8 Emporia Arts Center*, 815 Commercial St...............see downtown inset Emporia Family Fun Center, 1004 E 12th Ave..........................................C10 The Emporia Gazette & White Park*, 517 Merchant St.........see downtown inset Emporia Public Library, 110 E 6th Ave.......................see downtown inset Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge, east of Emporia.......................... D13 Granada Theatre*, 807 Commercial St......................see downtown inset Howe House/Welsh Farmstead, 315 E Logan Ave................................... F9 John Redmond Reservoir, east of Emporia............................................... D13 Jones Aquatic Center, 4202 W 18th Ave......................................................B2 Lyon County Historical Museum*, 118 E 6th Ave..... see downtown inset Lyon County Archives, 225 E 6th Ave.......................see downtown inset Lyon State Fishing Lake, northeast of Emporia....................................... A9 The Orchard, 1128 N Hwy K-99...........................................................................A8 Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, west of Emporia.............................C1 Toad Hollow, 1534 Rd 170, east of Emporia............................................... D13 Trusler Sports Complex, west of Burlingame Rd......................................B9 TRYSA Sports Complex, W 18th Ave................................................................ B1 White Auditorium*, 111 E 6th Ave.................................see downtown inset W. A. White House State Historic Site, 927 Exchange St....................D9
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LODGING
HOTELS AND MOTELS America’s Best Inn & Suites
3181 West US Hwy 50 • 620-342-7820 Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Pets Ok, High Speed Internet, Meeting Rooms
Best Western Hospitality House* 3021 West US Hwy 50 620-342-7587 • 800-362-2036 bestwestern.com/ hospitalityhouseemporia Restaurant, Indoor Pool, Pets Ok, High Speed & Wi-Fi Internet, Meeting Rooms
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GuestHouse Inn & Conference Center*
2700 W 18th Ave • 620-341-9199 800-21GUEST • guesthouseintl.com Restaurant, Pets Ok, High Speed Internet, Meeting Rooms, Indoor/ Outdoor Pool
Holiday Inn Express & Suites*
3007 W 18th Ave • 620-343-1111 800-HOLIDAY • hiexpress.com Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Wireless Internet, Meeting Rooms
Emporia Extended Stay*
3183 West US Hwy 50 • 620-342-7822 Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, 1830 East US Hwy 50 • 620-343-6922 Pets Ok, High Speed Internet, Meeting Rooms 800-BUDHOST • budgethost.com 28 Rooms, Pets Ok, Wireless Internet Motel 6 2630 W 18th Ave • 620-343-1240 Candlewood Suites* 2602 Candlewood Dr • 620-343-7756 800-466-8356 • motel6.com Pets Ok, Wireless Internet 888-CANDLEWOOD
Budget Host Inn
candlewoodsuites.com Pets Ok, High Speed Internet, Meeting Room
Comfort Inn*
2836 W 18th Ave • 620-342-9700 800-4CHOICE • choicehotels.com Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Pets Ok, High Speed Internet, Meeting Room
Days Inn
Super 8*
2913 West US Hwy 50 • 620-342-7567 super8.com Superstart Breakfast, Pets Ok, High Speed Wireless Internet
Quality Inn & Suites
2921 W 18th Ave • 620-341-9393 Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Wireless Internet, Meeting Rooms
CAMPGROUNDS
3032 West US Hwy 50 •620-342-1787 Dieker Sales & Overnight Camping 800-325-2525 • daysinn.com 1521 Rd 175 • Exit #135 on I-35 Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, 620-342-6456 Pets Ok, High Speed Internet 16 Pull Thrus, Tent Areas, Water, Econolodge Dump Site 2511 W 18th Ave • 620-343-7750 Emporia RV Park & Campground 800-55ECONO • econolodge.com Continental Breakfast, Outdoor Pool, 4601 W US Hwy 50 • 620-343-3422 travelingusa.com/emporiarv Wireless Internet 40 Pull Thrus, 25 Back-end hook-ups, La Quinta Inn & Suites Tent Areas, Water, Dump Site, 2930 Eaglecrest Dr • 620-342-4445 Showers Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Reading, KS City Park Wireless Internet 620-699-3870
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EVENT VENUES
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Call the Emporia CVB at 800-279-3730, for help finding the venue that is right for you. (CAPACITY IS DENOTED IN RED) Admire Community Center....... 300 Admire, admireks.com, 620-528-3431
GuestHouse Inn*......................... 200 2700 W 18th Ave, 620-341-9199
Amend Girl Scout Center*.......... 150 1200 Burlingame Rd, 620-342-4532
Holiday Inn Express*.....................30 3007 W 18th Ave, 620-343-1111
American Legion Post #5*........ 200 2921 W 12th Ave, 620-342-1119
House of Ma....................................50 1404 Industrial Rd, 620-342-3433
Anderson Hall............................. 800 Lyon Co. Fairgrounds, 620-340-8282
Emporia Extended Stay*............ 120 3183 W US Hwy 50, 620-342-7822
Best Western Hospitality House* ...................................................... 200 3021 W US Hwy 50, 620-342-7587
Lee Beran Rec Center*................ 100 313 W 4th Ave, 620-340-6300
Bluestem Hall................................125 646 Rd 180, 620-342-8444 Bowyer Community Building.... 300 2700 W Hwy 50, 620-340-8282 Brickyard 20 Ale House.............. 100 402 Merchant St, 913-522-2690 Bruff’s Bar & Grill...........................80 2640 W 18th Ave, 620-342-1223 Camp Alexander.......................... 150 1783 Rd P5, 620-342-1386 Candlewood Suites*...................... 35 2602 Candlewood Dr, 620-343-7756 candlewoodsuites.com Comfort Inn*...................................30 2836 W 18th Ave, 620-342-9700 choicehotels.com
Miracle Cafe....................................80 Reading, 103 Franklin, 620-699-3009 N. Lyon Co. Community Center...... 300 Allen, 620-528-3777 Olpe Knights of Columbus Hall...... 200 Olpe, 620-475-3574 Pizza Ranch*................................... 68 3000 W 18th Ave, 620-343-8646 Plumb Place.................................. 100 224 E 6th Ave, 620-342-1613 Potter-Beath Activity Center.... 200 2931 W 24th Ave, 620-342-2858 Quality Inn & Suites....................... 48 2921 W 18th Ave, 620-341-9393 Reading Community Center..... 200 Reading, 620-699-3870
Emporia Arts Center*.................. 150 815 Commercial St, 620-343-6473
Rollers Skating Rink................... 500 701 Graham St, 620-342-3322
Emporia Public Library.................50 110 E 6th Ave, 620-340-6462
Sacred Heart Parish Hall*.......... 400 101 Cottonwood St, 620-342-1061
Emporia Senior Center............... 150 603 E 12th Ave, 620-343-3160
VFW Post 1980........................... 200 932 Graphic Arts Rd, 620-342-9864
ESU Memorial Union*...............1,000 1331 Market St, 620-341-5443
VFW Post 7957.............................. 75 302 S Commercial, 620-343-8284
Flint Hills Technical College*..... 150 3301 W 18th Ave, 620-343-4600
William A. White House...............50 927 Exchange St, 620-342-2800
Granada Theatre*........................ 800 807 Commercial St, 620-342-3342
W. L. White Arena*..................5,000 111 E 6th Ave, 620-343-4295
For rave reviews… Stage your next meeting or special event on the Emporia State University campus in the beautiful
Memorial Union.
Learn more. Call 620-341-5443. Visit emporia.edu/memunion/conf-sched
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WHERE TO EAT
Bruff’s Bar & Grill
Local Dining
= catering available
You’ll feel right at home when you pop into a family owned restaurant. Our locals cook up awesome BBQ, authentic Mexican, outstanding burgers and phillys, and everything in between.
BARBEQUE BAR & GRILL Bobby D’s Merchant St. BBQ* Bruff’s Bar & Grill 607 Merchant St, 620‑342‑1990
Billy Bob’s BBQ
20 Commercial St, 620‑342‑4227
MEXICAN Casa Ramos*
707 Commercial St, 620‑340‑0640
El Lorito
2144 W. Hwy 50, 620-342-7547
La Brisas
315 Commercial St
La Hacienda
2640 W 18th Ave, 620‑342‑1223
Coach’s*
2702 W 15th Ave, 620‑343‑6362
610 Merchant, 620-208-HOPS
T-K’s Bar & Grill (Hartford) 220 Commercial, 620‑392-5800
The Scoreboard*
23 E 6th, 620-208-4444
FAMILY DINING Commercial Street Diner* 614 Commercial St, 620‑343‑9866
1116 W 6th Ave, 620‑340‑0769
BREW PUB Radius Brewing Company
Wagon Wheel Bar & Grill 2909 W 9th Ave, 620‑343‑2525
Cowboy Cafe
502 Albert St.
WHERE TO EAT
DG Wingz*
Do-B’s Phillys & Po Boys
RuYi
1120 Commercial St, 620-208-9464 704 E 12th Ave, 620-342-7294
House of Ma
1404 Industrial Rd, 620‑342‑3433 1113 Commercial, 620‑340-0033
Nona’s
Shanghai Restaurant*
Skyline Dining Room/Sodexo*
FAST FOOD
3021 W Hwy 50, 620-481-0156 ESU Mem. Union, 620‑341‑5294
Ad Astra Food & Drink (Strong City)
318 Cottonwood, 620-273-8440
BETO Junction Restaurant (BETO Junction Travel Plaza) 1-35 & US Hwy 75, 620-256-6311
Chicken House* (Olpe) 8 East Hwy K‑99, 620‑475‑3386
2002 W 6th Ave, 620‑342‑4888
J’s Carry Out
27 Commercial St, 620‑342‑5780
702 Commercial St, 620‑340‑0620
The Granada Coffee Co.*
Grand Central Hotel & Grill (Cottonwood Falls)
Java Cat Coffeehouse
Hays House (Council Grove)
112 W Main, 620-767-5911
809 Commercial St, 620‑342‑4001 608 Commercial St, 620‑343‑3919
The Sweet Granada* 803 Commercial St, 620‑342‑9600
Last Chance Café (Admire)
103 W 5th St, 620‑528‑3383
Lebo Diner (Lebo)
I-35 Exit 148, 620-256-5900
Miracle Cafe (Reading)
103 Franklin St, 620-699-3009 117 SW Main, 785-549-3575
China Buffet
2804 W US Hwy 50, 620‑343‑6688
Tropical Sno
1608 W 6th Ave, Shaved Ice Treats
Hometown Eats & Bakery (Hartford)
Whistle Stop Cafe (Melvern)
ASIAN CUISINE
2700 W 18th Ave, 620‑341‑9199
Keller Feed & Wine (Cottonwood Falls)
215 Broadway, 620-273-6763
Indian Palace
SANDWICHES, COFFEE, & TREATS Amanda’s Bakery & Cafe*
317 Broadway, 620-273-5050
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211 Commercial, 620‑392‑5611
The Cannon Bean
1107 Commercial St. 620-208-8550
WHERE TO EAT 37 CHAIN DINING Applebee’s Grill & Bar......................2901 Eaglecrest Dr 620‑343‑0000 Arby’s.........................................................2711 W US Hwy 50 620‑342‑6322 Braum’s Ice Cream*.................................. 1028 W 6th Ave 620‑343‑2951 Braum’s Ice Cream............................... 2120 Industrial Rd 620-340-8146 Burger King.....................................................................................2725 W 18th Ave Dairy Queen................................................. 1708 W 6th Ave 620‑342‑5887 Daylight Donuts.................................1028 Commercial St 620‑342‑6844 Daylight Donuts...........................................902 W 6th Ave 620‑342‑1270 Freddy’s Frozen Custard*.....................1400 W 6th Ave 620-341-9009 Gambino’s Pizza*..................................1003 Industrial Rd 620‑343‑9114 Hardee’s Family Restaurant.................. 1126 E 12th Ave 620‑342‑6166 Huddle House......................................4245 W US Hwy 50 620-343-3099 IHOP................................................................ 2831 W 18th Ave 620-412-9586 Jimmy Johns*............................................. 726 Commercial 620‑342‑0000 KFC*....................................................... 2613 Candlewood Dr 620‑343‑9999 Little Caesar’s*....................................1014 Commercial St 620-343-8900 Long John Silvers – Seafood...............1928 W 6th Ave 620‑342‑8303 McDonald’s*................................................. 1202 W 6th Ave 620‑342‑9325 McDonald’s*................................................2810 W 18th Ave 620‑342‑9444 Montana Mikes Steakhouse*.........3010 Eaglecrest Dr 620‑343‑7481 Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs* .............. 1004 E 12th Ave 620‑343‑3100 Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt*......... 1114 Commercial St 620-208-5323 Papa John’s Pizza.............................2808 W US Hwy 50 620‑342‑7272 Peking Express Inc. ...................................728 E 12th Ave 620‑343‑8808 Peking Express (Sushi) ..............................1128 Merchant 620‑343‑8811 Pizza Hut Wing Street..........................2920 W 18th Ave 620‑343‑3756 Pizza Ranch*.............................................3000 W 18th Ave 620-343-8646 Planet Sub*........................ 2715 Candlewood Dr, Suite B 620‑343‑1660 Sonic Drive‑In................................................1101 W 6th Ave 620‑342‑8875 Spangles*.............................................................. 2708 W 18th 620-342-2888 Starbucks................................................. 2916 Eaglecrest Dr 620‑340‑0289 Subway*....................................................1128‑D Merchant St 620‑343‑2907 Subway*........................................................935 Industrial Rd 620‑343‑7012 Subway*................2301 Industrial Rd (inside Wal‑Mart) 620‑340‑0633 Taco Bell.................................................. 2807 Eaglecrest Dr 620‑342‑8545 Taco Bell......................................................... 1407 W 6th Ave 620‑343‑7990 Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers.......2000 Industrial Rd 620‑340‑1078
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THE FLINT HILLS
A Kansas Wonder
Voted one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas, the Flint Hills are a special, magical place. Located west of Emporia, and extending north and south for several hundred miles, the Flint Hills are one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie eco-systems in the world. They are especially beautiful in spring after the annual burns, when lush green grass and wildflowers begin to bloom. (8wonders.org) OUTDOOR THINGS TO DO Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve 620-273-8494 • nps.gov/tapr Guided tours of an 1881 ranch house, living history programs, natural history programs, prairie bus tours, fishing, nature trails, and backcountry hiking. Daily 9 am-4:30 pm, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. 16 miles West of Emporia on US Hwy 50 and 2 miles North on Hwy 177.
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge 530 W Maple in Hartford • 620-392-5553 fws.gov/refuge/flint_hills/ Recreational opportunities include bird watching, wildlife observation, hunting, fishing, photography, and nature trails. Monday-Friday, 8 am4:30 pm, except Federal holidays. Go 11 miles East on I-35 & 8 miles South on K-130.
Flying W Ranch
Rt 1 Box 11, Cedar Point • 620-274-4357 flinthillsflyingw.com Any ranch experience that you want!
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Camp Alexander
1785 Rd P5 • 620-342-1386 • campalexander.org 3 miles East of Emporia on old US Hwy 50. Shelter houses, picnic facilities, hiking & biking trails. Open daily to public. Call to rent education building.
Toad Hollow
1534 Rd 170 • 620-343-8655 flyoverpeople.net/galleries/toad_hollow Stroll through beautiful gardens featuring over 300 varieties of iris and 500 daylilies. By appointment. Take I-35 east to exit 135, go south on Rd R1 to Rd 170, then east. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Melvern Lake
785-549-3318 • 7 miles North of 1-35 on US Hwy 75
John Redmond Dam & Reservoir 620-364-8614 • 3 miles North & 1 mile West of Burlington on US Hwy 75
Lyon State Fishing Lake
620-342-0658 • 12 miles North of Emporia on Hwy K-99 & 5 miles East on Hwy K-170
Department of Wildlife & Parks
1830 Merchant St • 620-342-0658 kdwp.state.ks.us Visitor Information, Hunting & Fishing Regulations and Guides. Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm.
Annual Flint Hills Events Prairie Fire Festival - April, Cottonwood Falls, 620-273-6020 Dirty Kanza 200 Mile Bike Race - May-June, dirtykanza200.com Symphony in the Flint Hills - June, symphonyintheflinthills.org Flint Hills Rodeo - June, 620-273-6480 Emporia Celebrates the Flint Hills - June, 620-342-1803 Lyon County Free Fair - August, 620-342-5014 Flint Hills Beef Fest - August, 620-528-3444
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TOUR THE FLINT HILLS ON TWO WHEELS OR FOUR We encourage you to experience this beautiful area of the Flint Hills. In addition to the Scenic Byway on 177, there are many other pleasant drives and neighboring communities to explore in our 6-county area. You’ll find breathtaking scenery and unique examples of Kansas life. Bring your camera! Flint Hills Scenic Byway
US Hwy 177 travelks.com/ksbyways/flint-hills/
Flint Hills Nature Trail
Check kanzatrails.org for trail conditions Open for cycling and horseback riding. Trail heads located at Allen, Admire, and Council Grove.
Flint Hills Scenic Byway Flint Hills Nature Trail
OSAGE CO.
MORRIS CO. 56
Road G
Strong City
Lake Rd
99
Americus
Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
Elmdale
Allen Admire
Cottonwood Falls
99
31
170
Lyndon
75
Reading Melvern Lake
Melvern 31
BETO
Lebo Junction Neosho 75 Hills Rapids 130 Flint Wildlife Y5/Angus
Hartford
LYON CO. CHASE CO.
Osage City
56
Lyon State Fishing Lake
Exit 141
Emporia Olpe
Matfield Green
Exit 147
170
99
177
56
Hoch Rd
57 177
Road F
Council Grove
Burlingame
To Topeka
Madison
GREENWOOD CO.
New Strawn
Refuge
John Redmond Reservior 12th Rd
To KC
Burlington
75 58
LeRoy
COFFEY CO.
Turnpike Exit 92 for Flint Hills Scenic Byway (Hwy 177)
Americus, Allen & Hartford
Explore rural life in Americus, just north of Emporia. Allen is an access point to the Flint Hills Nature Trail. Enjoy the outdoors at the Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge in Hartford, in southeastern Lyon County. City of Americus
604 Main • 620-443-5644 • cityofamericus@fairpoint.net
USD 251, North Lyon County Schools
614 Main St, Americus • 620-443-5116 • usd251.org
NLC Youth Association dba: NLC Child Development Center 108 E 7th, Allen • 620-528-3777 Licensed childcare–infant to 8 yrs
KansasLand Bank*
702 Main St, Americus • 620-443-5163 kansaslandbank.com Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender
S&A Telephone Company
413 Main St, PO Box 68, Allen 800-626-8859 Offering up to 10 Mb broadband internet speeds
Hartford State Bank*
208 Commercial, Hartford • 620-392-5541 • Flinthillsbank.com Member FDIC
Quest Services, Inc.
2608 W 12th, Emporia • 620-208-6180 • questddservices.org 116 Congress, Harford • 620-392-5524
Hartford Jr./Sr. High School Neosho Rapids Elementary School* 620-392-5515 • 620-342-7783 • usd252.org
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Chase County
Chase County boasts the largest area of unspoiled tallgrass prairie remaining in the world. Find yourself in the peaceful, untouched beauty of the Chase County Flint Hills. Chase County is also home to the oldest operating courthouse in Kansas. Grand Central Hotel & Grill
215 Broadway, Cottonwood Falls 620-273-6763 • grandcentralhotel.com
Chase County Chamber of Commerce
Cottonwood Falls • 620-273-8469 • chasecountychamber.org chasechamber@sbcglobal.net Courthouse tours by appointment
The Lark Inn Guest Houses 620-273-1135 • TheLarkInn.com 6 locations in Cottonwood Falls and Strong City
Chase County Jr./Sr. High School and Elementary School
620-273-6354 • 620-273-6676 usd284.org
Flying W Ranch Guest Ranch & Resort
Clements • flinthillsflyingw.com Cattle drives, horseback riding, luxury in the heart of the Flint Hills.
Clover Cliff Ranch Bed & Breakfast
Elmdale • 620-343-0621 • clovercliffranch.com
Fiber Factory
Cottonwood Falls • 620-273-8686 See antique looms in operation, handmade shawls, blankets, scarves and rugs.
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Cottonwood Falls Collectables
311 Broadway, Cottonwood Falls • 620-273-5024 Follow us on Facebook Open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday April-December. Friday & Saturday January-March.
Camp Wood YMCA
1101 Camp Wood Rd, Elmdale • 620-273-8641 • campwood.org Summer camp and events center
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Reading
Devastated by a tornado in 2011, Reading is a true example of the Kansas spirit. The community has come together to rebuild their homes and businesses. The Miracle Café
103 Franklin St, Reading • 620-699-3009 “Serving you is our Greatest Pleasure!”
The Citizens State Bank & Trust Co.
402 First St, Reading • 620-699-3900 • M-F 9-12 & 1-3, Wed. til 6 With branches in Woodbine, Bremen, and Gypsum
City of Reading
620-699-3870 • reading_clerk@seamless.net RV sites in City Park
Reading Community Center
Reading City Park • 620-699-3870 • reading_clerk@seamless.net Call to reserve for events
Jason Kewley – Art in Concrete Reading • jasonkewley.com
Dhority Girls Scentsy
2255 Rd 240, Reading • 620-341-7632
Reading United Methodist Church 33 Franklin, Reading • Service - 11:00 am Open Hearts, Open Doors, Open Minds
Reading Community Development Inc.
2369 Rd Y5 • 620-699-3009 “Working toward a better way of life”
Reading Baptist Church
101 Vine St, Reading • 620-342-9354 • Service - 10:30 am Jesus said “I am the way, truth, the life”
Atchison Trucking Inc
129 Walnut, Reading • 620-699-3325 Freight, cattle & grain hauler
J & K Repair
620-340-5049 or 620-699-3318 Lawn Mowers, Chainsaws, Small Engines
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Olpe This little town is well known for fried chicken and the annual Downhome Festival! Olpe Chicken House*
8 E. Hwy 99 • 620-475-3386 Mon-Thurs: 11am-8pm • Fri-Sat: 11am-9pm
Schmidt Custom Cabinetry*
15 W Hwy 99 • 620-475-3233 • schmidtcustomcabinetry.com
Olpe Jr./Sr. High School Olpe Elementary School*
620-475-3223 • 620-475-3277 • usd252.org
City of Olpe
102 Westphalia • 620-475-3780 • olpecity@ gmail.com
Olpe Plaza
620-475-3738 Low-Moderate Income Housing
Olpe Downhome Festival
620-475-3780 • olpedownhome.com Annual Event - 2nd weekend of July Kids events, bike ride, and disc golf
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Coffey & Osage Counties
Coffey County is home to the cities of Burlington, Lebo and LeRoy, and John Redmond Reservoir. Osage County is home to the cities of Burlingame, Lyndon, Melvern, and Osage City. Enjoy the outdoors at Melvern Lake or head to historic Burlingame for shopping. Bella Rose Boutique & Tanning Salon
307 Neosho Burlington 620-364-3382 facebook.com/bellarose307 Offering the latest trends & tanning services at affordable prices
Burlington Christmas Craft Festival
Burlington Middle School & High School • 620-364-8484 November 21, 2015 • 9 am - 4 pm
United Country-Coffey County Real Estate LLC Burlington • 620-364-2131 uc-coffeyco.com
Coffey County Insurance LLC
Burlington • 620-364-5323 coffeycountyins.net
Osage City Chamber of Commerce osagecitychamber.com Experience Skydive Osage City!
Burlingame Rural Housing Corp Town Site Apartments 116 W Lincoln, Burlingame 785-654-3100
Allen Community College
100 Bloomquist, Burlingame • 785-654-2416 • allencc.edu Convenient. Affordable. Friendly. That’s Allen.
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Council Grove
Experience a historic community and an authentic old trail town at the crossroads of the Santa Fe Trail and the Flint Hills Scenic Byway. The Hays House
112 W Main • 620-767-5911 • hayshouse.com
The Cottage House
25 N Neosho • 800-727-7903 • cottagehousehotel.com
Farmers & Drovers Bank, member FDIC
201 W Main • 620-767-5138 farmersanddrovers.com
Council Grove/Morris County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism 207 W Main • 620-767-5413 chamber@tctelco.net
Young Guest House 324 N. Union St 620-767-6103 groveoccasions.com “Turn-of-the-century charm”
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Madison
Hidden Valley of the Flint Hills. Take a scenic country drive south from Emporia on Highway 99 to Greenwood County. Schankie Well Service, Inc.
1006 SW Boulevard • 620-437-2595 “America Needs America’s Oil”
Lyon County State Bank 3rd & Sherman, Madison 902 Merchant • 12th & Industrial, Emporia* mylcsb.com • MEMBER FDIC
Madison Area Chamber of Commerce 620-437-3463 • madisonkschamber.org
Healthcare for your entire family.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
EMERGENCY
Ambulance...............................................................................911 or 620-343-4230 Fire...............................................................................................911 or 620-343-4230 Police......................................................................................... 911 or 620-343-4200 Co. Sheriff................................................................................ 911 or 620-342-5545
ROAD CONDITIONS
Highway Patrol.....................................................................................620-431-2100 KDOT........................................................................................................620-342-5402 KS Turnpike.......................................................................................... 620-342-8567 Street & Road...................................................................................800-585-ROAD
CITY OF EMPORIA
City Building, 522 Mechanic St................................................... 620-342-5105 White Auditorium, 111 E 6th (See map inset)......................620-343-4295
LYON COUNTY
Courthouse, 430 Commercial St...............................................620-342-4950 Fair Office, W Hwy 50 & Industrial Rd (See map C4).....620-342-5014
AIRPORTS
Emporia Municipal Airport......................................................... 620-343-5600 1005 Rd. 120, 5 miles S. of Emporia on Hwy K-99 (See map F8)
Kansas City International............................................................... 816-243-5237 130 miles from Emporia, 15 passenger carriers
Wichita Mid-Continent....................................................................316-946-4700 95 miles from Emporia, 11 passenger carriers
BUS
Greyhound Bus Depot...................................................................620-340-0484 Short Stop, 2000 Industrial Rd (see map B4) • greyhound.com for tickets
CAR RENTAL
Enterprise Rent-A-Car*, 1528 W 6th.620-340-0109 or 800-736-8222 Williams Automotive*, 3105 W 6th........................................ 620-343-0086
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Lyon County Area Transportation (LCAT), MON-SAT.......620-342-4207 Jesse Solis Shuttle Service, 2531 Lincoln St........................ 620-342-8753 DZ Cab Line........................................................................................620-366-0500
HEALTH SERVICES Newman Regional Health*, 1201 W 12th Ave (map C6).......620-343-6800 24 Hr. Emergency Care................................................................. 620-341-7888 Express Care..................................................................................... 620-343-7828 Flint Hills Community Health Center*, 420 W 15th (map C7)..........................................................................620-342-4864 Mental Health Center of E. Central KS*, 1001 Lincoln.......620-343-2211
TTY USERS.................................................................................... 800-766-3777
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